Why Nigerian economy is in the doldrums
By Odun Akerele OUR economy has always been in a doldrums whether past or present. We continue to mismanage our…
Turning potholes to progress: The Okpebholo infrastructural model
The story of development in Nigeria is often written in the dust and mud of its roads. Highways are not…
Democracy is about choice, not coronation
By Alaibi Nnana Joseph The political space has been abuzz with renewed debate over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s declaration…
Housing sector as driver of economic prosperity in Ogun
FROM the N3.5 trillion recorded in 2019, the Ogun State economy has continued to witness tremendous growth estimated at N16…
Nigeria’s industrial relations system: A Snap-shotand Call to Action
By Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde The Nigerian industrial relations system has evolved through distinct historical phases, shaped by colonial legacies, post-independence reforms,…
Ahead of the Curve: AACS’s pre-inauguration economic recovery plan and Nigeria’s roadmap to economic stability
In recent times, Nigeria’s macroeconomic trajectory has seen a remarkable turnaround, drawing praise from multilateral agencies, economists, and global investment…
Nigeria @ 65: Restructuring still the best way forward
One has over the decades discovered that any set of people, community or country who hates the bitter truth live…
Je Suis Yahaya
AS a paradigm for the contemporary travails of free thought and freedom of worship, the ongoing saga of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu…
50 years after the 1975 public service purge: What have we learned?
AT independence, Nigeria, in the midst of the euphoria amongst Nigerians and the huge expectationslocally and internationally, was confronted with…
All Nigerians are now entitled to compulsory health insurance
No doubt, the primary aim of the NHIA Act is to ensure that every Nigerian and legal resident has access…
Why US report on Nigeria’s public procurement falls short
By Musa F. Musa THE 2025 US fiscal Transparency Report alleging lack of transparency in public procurement and, by extension,…
The futility of factionalisation within Sokoto APC
IN any functioning democracy, political parties are more than just vehicles for winning general elections. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, and for…
Can I ever say goodbye to you, IGP Solomon Arase?
By Edward A. Ajogun I have been drowning in emotional turmoil since the news broke on Sunday, 31st August 2025,…
Yakubu’s legacy at INEC
By Ikenna Emeka AS the tenure of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to…
The past and future of African Studies: The legacies of Jan Vansina
It is a privilege to give the Jan Vansina lecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on October 1st, 2025. With…
Unlocking cross-continental business opportunities to drive Africa’s transformation
By: Jamil Ampomah HOW will a transformed Africa look? I often find myself pondering the potential of this great continent—envisioning…
The contribution of data science and analytics to physics
By Qozeem D. Abdulwaheed AS a young Nigerian passionate about science, I have realised that data science and analytics are…
Marine Minister, Oyetola @71: Work Doing the Talking
On Monday, September 29, 2025, the former governor of Osun State and incumbent Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega…
Online speech: Activism, algorithm, or authority?
At the 2025 annual Economic Confidential Lecture, Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), called…
Much ado about traditional and new media
THERE is renewed debate about importance, effectiveness and superiority between traditional and new media. For those of us in media…
